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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 285.66 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 285.66 and 198.09 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 285.66 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/285.66 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 285.66 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 56,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,586.39/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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